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Together for the Europe we need
Congress guide
9TH PES Congress Brussels, 28-29 September 2012
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Party of European Socialists
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PES Congress 2012 Table of Contents
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Foreword by Ruairi Quinn
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Foreword by Sergei Stanishev
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Foreword by Philip Cordery
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Programme Overview
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Welcome to PES Women Annual Conference by Zita Gurmai
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PES Women Programme 27 September
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Welcome to PES Round tables by Caroline Gennez
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PES Activists Round table S&D Group Round table CoR
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S&D Group Reception
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PES Congress programme
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PES Rules & Procedures
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Phrase Book
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Practical Info
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Venue maps
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Welcome to the 9th PES Congress
Become a creator of change, become part of the Europe we need, become a campaigner, become an organizer, become a champion of democracy, become a feminist, become an egalitarian, become an environmentalist, become part of a family of over 25,000 people who think like you, become a PES activist. “European activism encouraged me to become active at local and national levels” Alexandre Alaphilippe (France) 4
“I believe that a different and better Europe is possible” Atenea Melgarejo Vargas (Spain) “The added value for our PES activists is mainly the opportunity to learn about issues discussed at the European level” Thomas Esbjörnsson (Sweden) “Our political goals can only be achieved by acting together” Hélène Conway-Mouret (Minister for the French Expatriates, France)
This Congress marks the beginning of a new stage for the PES. We will lay the groundwork for our preparation of the 2014 European elections. These elections will be a crucial moment for our political family. Now more than ever we have a duty to the people we represent, to show them that the European Union can be a force for progress and positive change in their lives. Gaining a majority in the European Parliament will allow us to do that. For the first time we will have a common strategy, a common manifesto, and a common candidate, selected in an open, transparent and democratic process. We have been working hard on this project since the 2009 Prague Congress. This is a first for European political parties and an achievement we should be proud of. It will allow us to deliver on our programme for progressive change in Europe. I would like to pay tribute to the work of Poul Nyrup Rasmussen and Philip Cordery, who dedicated themselves tirelessly to building the PES over the past years. Building a European political party is a long process, their contribution has been inestimable. Over the past year Sergei Stanishev has continued and developed that work. It has been a privilege to work with him. I would like to thank him and the PES Presidency for their trust and commitment in the preparation of this Congress. I look forward to your continued motivation and enthusiasm, as, together, we start to build the Europe we need.
“European political parties like the PES are the laboratory through which we can give form to a new kind of democratic politics” David Schoibl (United Kingdom)
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If you too believe a better Europe is possible and want to make it happen, join us now at www.pes.org/pes-activists
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Join us at our meeting on Friday 28th September - 12.00 - 14.00 Panoramic room - Square, Coudenberg entrance 1000 Brussels
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Ruairi Quinn PES Congress Chair
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Youth Guarantee Campaign Public Meeting 29th September from 13.00 to 14.30, 3rd floor, room 300 Hear about our progress at EU level! What can you do in your country?
Last November I was honoured to be appointed PES Interim President, when Poul Nyrup Rasmussen retired. It has been a privilege to continue his excellent work. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Ruairi Quinn and Philip Cordery for their continuous support. The past year has been a busy year, both exhilarating and challenging. Over the course of this year meeting and exchanging with so many of you has strengthened my belief in the absolute necessity of a strong and inclusive European Party to allow us to build not only our movement, but also an alternative European solution to the current crisis. People across Europe need and deserve a political and social union that has their interests at heart. Building that union is our common task. A union of fair, sustainable and green growth, of employment, of equality and of solidarity. 7
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for the valuable contribution you make to the PES. I know your commitment to this vision is as strong as mine. Our Congress will reflect this. In 2012 we made major electoral gains as a political family, and we are set to maintain this momentum in 2013. We still need more victories to tip the balance of power across Europe in our favour. For that we need each and every one of you, we need to work together for the Europe we need!
Exchange with Zita Gurmai (PES Women President), Nicolas Schmidt (Luxembourg employment Minister) & Kaisa Penny (ECOSY President) on what you can do at national level. Visit PES stand and have your photo taken and sign our Youth guarantee campaign frame (ground floor). PES Women also actively support the campaign. This year, their annual conference is entitled ‘Combating young women’s unemployment’ (see page 13). 6
Get your e-campaign on www.youth-guarantee.eu PES WOMEN
Sergei Stanishev PES Interim President
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PES Congress on Social Media
The 9th PES Congress is a key moment for the whole European Progressive family. All together, we can write the story of this Congress on social media. Check below where you can find us on the net.
The live coverage of the Congress will be ensured through twitter, join it by using the following #tags Congress #PESCongress Fundamental Programme Roundtables #Re_new Combine our #tags, mention @PES_PSE, @PES_Women, and your party leader in your tweets.
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LIVE STREAMING You will be able to watch PES Congress online at htttp://congress.pes.eu. Share this URL with your comrades and friends, and invite them to join us remotely.
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Welcome to the 9 PES Congress! Eight years ago we were gathered in Brussels to elect Poul Nyrup Rasmussen as PES President. I had the honour to be his Secretary General until his resignation last year. Today, we are meeting in the European capital again, and it is now my time to say goodbye to the PES and continue the fight for a more united and social Europe in other spheres. Together, with Poul Nyrup Rasmussen, with Sergei Stanishev, with the member parties and organisations, with the PES activists, with very dedicated members of staff, we can be proud of having built a true European Party. I thank you all for a very fruitful cooperation. The PES is now a strong voice and key player on the EU political scene. The PES has grown into a united and coherent political family. And we can be particularly satisfied that the PES is undoubtedly a frontrunner in paving the way for a more democratic, participative and accountable Europe. The PES now has to take up the challenge to regain power in Europe and present a credible alternative to solve the economic, financial, social and democratic crisis to the citizens. I am confident that the new leadership will be able to lead the PES towards a great victory at the 2014 European elections.
INTERNET ACCESS A wireless Internet access will be available during the Congress. Below you find all the information to connect: Network: SQUARE Username: pes Password: pes2012
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I wish all of you a very good Congress. Let’s all continue to build together our European Party. 9
Philip Cordery PES Secretary General
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Reception PES Women
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Saturday 29th (see page 18-19) Confirmation of the members of the new Presidency
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Opening of the Congress
Programme Overview
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Speech by Prime Minister of Belgium Elio Di Rupo
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Presentation of Candidate for PES President Voting for PES President to take place from 10.15 - 11.30
13.00-14.30 Lunch Break for delegates Youth Unemployment Public Campaign Meeting (see page 6)
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Presentation and adoption of PES Activity Report
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Presentation and adoption of S&D Group in the European Parliament Activity Report
Leaders’ Plenary Panels: “Together for the Society we need” Leaders’ Panel 3: 14.30 - 15.15 Leaders’ Panel 4: 15.15 - 16.00
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Amendments to the PES Statutes Admission and exclusion of members
16.30
Political debates and adoption of resolution “Together for the Europe we need”
18.00
Speech by PES President
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Closing of the Congress
Announcement of Results PES President election and PES family photo
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12.00-14.00 PES Activists Meeting 15.00-18.00 Roundtables on themes of the Fundamental Programme A Fair Economy with S&D Group Equal Societies with PES CoR Group 19.15
S&D Group Reception (see page 17)
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Leaders’ Plenary Panels: “Together for the Economy we need” Leaders’ Panel 1: 10.45 - 11.30 Leaders’ Panel 2: 11.30 - 12.15 Speech by President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz
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PES Women Annual Conference Brussels, 27 September 2012 Dear friends, Dear PES activists, Location: PS Headquarters - 13, Boulevard de l’Empereur - 1000 Brussels I am happy to welcome you all to the 2012 PES Women Annual Conference and the PES Congress. Combating youth unemployment has been this year’s PES campaign theme. Under the slogan ‘Your Future is My Future’, the PES together with ECOSY and PES Women, have been calling for a European Youth Guarantee. Europe has 5.5 million young unemployed, and we cannot afford losing a whole generation of young talented and skilful women and men! Women in particular have been harshly hit by the crisis, and therefore guaranteeing equal access to the labour market is an essential part in our fight. Over the past months we have led several actions and debates across Europe supporting the campaign. Today, here in Brussels, we want to continue exchanging with you on this issue and hear your views and experiences in order to make the European Youth Guarantee a reality! Therefore, I invite you all, delegates and activists to join us at the PES Women Annual Conference ‘Combating Young Women’s Unemployment’ on Thursday 27 September and the Youth Unemployment public campaign meeting on Saturday 29 September.
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10.30 – 11.00
Registration
15.30 – 16.00
Coffee break
11.00 – 12.00
Election PES Women President PES Women Vice Presidents and Bureau Members
16.00 – 18.00
Guaranteeing employment for young women
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Closing remarks Kaisa Penny, President of ECOSY – European Young Socialists
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Reception
Wishing you a fruitful Conference and Congress!
12.00 – 12.30
Opening Family Picture Speech by newly elected PES Women President
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Zita Gurmai PES Women President
12.30 – 13.30
Lunch Break
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Obstacles to equal access to labour market
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Dear friends, It is my great honor to chair the working group for the development of the PES fundamental programme. The PES has set itself a great challenge. Our ambition is to adopt a common programmatic basis for all our member parties, outlining a vision for a progressive Europe.
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Friday 28th September PES activists Meeting Location: Panoramic room - Square, Coudenberg Entrance 1000 - Brussels
Last November the PES staged a unique event, the “Progressive Societies” Convention, to launch the reflection for the first fundamental programme. Over the past months we have been building on this first input.
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Now, the PES Congress is the opportunity to take part once again in the discussion and enrich it with the experiences from each member party.
PES activists will discuss the agenda for activists in 2013 and preparing 2014 and the European elections as well as the future of the European Charter for a Committed Social Democracy, successfully signed by 500 Activists from 8 different European countries.
The PES Group in the Committee of Regions and the S&D Group in the European Parliament, in collaboration with the PES, are holding two roundtables on the themes of Equal Societies and a Fair Economy. On top of a political discussion on the outcome of the consultation so far, both political groups will be presenting their contribution to the reflection. I look forward to a dynamic and fruitful exchange and hope you will join us!
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Roundtables on themes of the Fundamental Programme Location: PES headquarters, 98 rue du Trône 1050 Bruxelles
The roundtable will focus on discussing a progressive alternative for both the economic and monetary development and economic coordination in the European Union. Roundtable on Equal Societies The PES Group in the Committee of the Regions (CoR) is organizing together with the PES a roundtable focusing on the concerns and aspirations of the European Socialist family for ‘Equal Societies’, one of the key themes to be addressed in the PES Fundamental Programme. The roundtable will be structured around two key axes, safeguarding services of general interest, and investing in education and skills, while gender equality will be a horizontal priority. 15
Caroline Gennez Chair of the Advisory Committee on the fundamental programme
Roundtable on a Fair Economy The Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democrats in the European Parliament is organizing, in collaboration with the PES, a roundtable focusing on our political family’s goals for a “Fair Economy” by developing a progressive economic strategy for sustainable growth and jobs.
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S&D Group Reception (see page 17) Location: Magritte Museum 3, Rue de la Régence - 1000 Brussels
Forum of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium The Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament is proud to participate in the PES Congress.
In addition the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty has given the European Parliament an even more important role in the European decision-making process.
In these times of deep financial, social and economic crisis, the need to establish broad Socialist and Social Democratic strategies has never been greater.
The S&D Group, in full respect and support of the role of the national parties and the PES, is making its own contribution to the debate, using the fact that the Group constitutes a unique permanent meeting place for European Socialists, Social Democrats and progressive forces.
Our political family remains in a minority position across Europe, but recent elections have proven that more and more people are disappointed, as well as outraged, by conservative policies - the failures of which are now clear to see. It is time for us to show that united we represent the real alternative. Our policies will lead to a fair way out of the crisis and are based on solidarity, social justice, investment and jobs. We should all remember that the EU and its institutions constitute a major instrument for us to implement the policies and policy changes we stand for. 16
We are fiercely defending our positions in the European Parliament, where we are temporarily the second largest Group in terms of numbers, but by far the first in terms of unity, cohesion and determination to build progressive majorities and to shift the political balance to the left.
Hannes Swoboda Leader of the S&D Group in the European Parliament
Date: Friday 28 September 2012 Time: 19.15* Address: Rue de la Régence, 3 Reception and dinner hosted by Hannes Swoboda, President of the Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democrats in the European Parliament on the occasion of the S&D Group delegation meeting in Brussels. The Belgian Royal Museums of fine arts were founded two centuries ago. Their collections amount to twenty thousand paintings, sculptures and drawings. Located in Brussels, they include the Ancient Art Museum (15th-18th centuries), Modern Art Museum (19th-20th centuries), the Wiertz Museum, the Meunier Museum and the Magritte Museum. Opened in June, 2009, the Magritte Museum displays works of the surrealist artist after whom it is named. Instantly popular, the museum welcomed over 500,000 visitors in its first year of operation. The museum’s collection is unrivalled. It includes more than 200 works consisting of oils on canvas, gouaches, drawings, sculptures and painted objects as well as advertising posters, musical scores, vintage photographs and films produced by the artist. * For those interested, there will be a guided visit of the Magritte collection at 18.45.
RSVP to snjezana.ivankovic@europarl.europa.eu
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9th PES Congress 2012 Saturday 29th September Programme
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13.00-14.30 Lunch Break for delegates Youth Unemployment Public Campaign Meeting (see page 6) 14.30
Location: Square, Monts des Arts, 1000 Brussels
9.15
Opening of the Congress Confirmation of voting rights – Adoption of the Congress agenda Adoption of the rules of procedure – Election of Congress bureau and tellers
09.45
Speech by Prime Minister of Belgium Elio Di Rupo
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Presentation of Candidate for PES President Voting for PES President to take place from 10.15-11.30 Presentation of PES Activity Report, followed by Adoption
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Presentation of the S&D Group in the European Parliament Activity Report by S&D Group President Hannes Swoboda, followed by Adoption
Leaders’ Plenary Panels: “Together for the Society we need” Leaders’ Panel 3: 14.30 - 15.15 Leaders’ Panel 4: 15.15 - 16.00 PES leaders will discuss our progressive vision for a more Social Europe. This will cover how we should overcome unemployment and social exclusion reform and strengthen our welfare states, create new jobs and put an end to inequality. They will answer questions on youth unemployment, precarious work, gender equality, poverty and the future of our pension systems.
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Congress Plenary Amendments to the PES Statutes Admission and exclusion of members
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Political debates and adoption of resolution ‘Together for the Europe we need’
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Speech PES President
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Closing of the Congress
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10.15
Speech by President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz Confirmation of the members of the new Presidency Announcement of Results PES President election and Family Photo
Interpretation will be provided in English, French, German, Spanish and Italian. To get a headset, you will need your ID or passport.
CONGRESS DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE ONLINE @ congress.pes.eu/documents 10.45
Leaders’ Plenary Panels: “Together for the Economy we need” Leaders’ Panel 1: 10.45 - 11.30 Leaders’ Panel 2: 11.30 - 12.15 PES Leaders will discuss our response to the on-going crisis and the challenges Europe is facing. The debate will cover the ways in which the EU’s economic architecture is being restructured, and will present the progressive alternatives that we are fighting for.
Congress Agenda PES Activity Report Rules & Procedures S&D Group in the EP Activity Report New PES Presidency members Amendments to the statutes
PES Congress Resolution: Together for the Europe we need ECOSY Activity Report FEPS Activity Report PES Group in the CoR Activity Report PES Women Activity Report GPF Activity Report
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Draft rules of procedure of the 9th PES Congress
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Introduction These rules are based on the PES Statutes currently in force, adopted at the 8th PES Congress in Prague on 7-8 December 2009. They do not rule out any amendments tabled by the Presidency to the Congress which are adopted by the Congress itself. Composition of the Congress Article 1 The number of Congress delegates, nominated in accordance with article 19 of the PES Statutes, are listed in Annex 1 (delegates with voting rights) and in Annex 2 (other delegates) of the Rules of Procedure. The list of other parties, organisations and individuals invited to the Congress, adopted by the Presidency in accordance with article 19.6 of the PES Statutes, is available with the Congress bureau. Registered PES Activists are invited to the Congress, in their own capacity, as guests. In this quality, they may attend plenary sessions without the right to speak or to vote. Article 2 In accordance with article 37.4, member of the PES are not entitled to vote or take part in the Congress if they have not paid their annual membership fees. Article 3 In accordance with article 19.4 of PES Statutes, PES members’ delegation should be gender-balanced, i.e. neither gender should make up less than 40% of a delegation. Powers of the Congress Article 3 In accordance with article 18.1 of the PES Statutes, the Congress is the supreme organ of the PES. Article 4 In accordance with article 18.4 of the PES Statutes, full and associate members may put forward and defend proposals at the Congress. The Presidency or the Congress bureau may also invite guests to address the Congress. Article 5 In accordance with article 18.2 of the PES Statutes, the Congress shall: ● elect the President; ● confirm the members of the Presidency, as proposed by the Member parties and organisations; ● adopt resolutions and recommendations to parties, the Presidency and the group in the European Parliament; ● give its response to the activity report of the PES for the preceding period and on the action programme for the future submitted by the Presidency; ● discuss and take note of the report of activities submitted by the group in the European Parliament. ● In accordance with article 18.3 of the PES Statutes, the Congress shall by a qualified majority (as ruled by PES Statutes in Article 17.5) and on a proposal from the Presidency: ● adopt the PES Statutes (after having adopted amendments to the Statutes), which will take effect at the closing of the Congress ; ● decide on the admission and exclusion of members as well as the status of member parties and organisations.
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Article 6 Speaking time at the Congress will be shared fairly between full member parties and organisations on the basis of their number of delegates. Conduct of the Congress Article 7 In accordance with article 20 of the PES Statutes, the Presidency sets the date and venue for the Congress. It proposes the internal rules of procedure and the agenda which are adopted once the Congress is opened. The President, the Secretary General or the Congress Chair announces the start and the end of the Congress. Article 8 The Presidency, on 24th November 2011, proposed Ruairi Quinn (LP Ireland) as the Chair of the PES Congress, to be confirmed by the Congress, by simple majority. Following a Presidency proposal, the Congress elects 3 Congress Bureau members from different PES member parties by simple majority, to assist the Congress Chair. The Congress debates are managed by the Congress Bureau. The Congress Bureau makes recommendations to the Congress on the procedure for decision-making debates and votes. These recommendations require simple majority. Following a Presidency proposal, the Congress elects 4 tellers, from different member parties, by simple majority. The Congress tellers are responsible for counting the votes. Decisions and votes by the Congress Article 9 In accordance with article 17.5 of the PES Statutes, the quorum for votes requires two thirds of full member parties to be present. Any request for a quorum must be made by 25 percent of full member parties. In the absence of a quorum, the Congress Bureau shall declare that the result cannot be announced without the quorum. Article 10 In accordance with article 17.3 of the PES Statutes, political decisions shall, in principle, be taken on the basis of consensus. If a consensus cannot be reached, decisions regarding policy areas subject to majority voting in the Council of the European Union shall be taken on the basis of qualified majority. Qualified majority is based on more than 75 percent of the votes cast. The allocation of votes for a qualified majority per party and per organisation is equal to that party and organisation’s number of delegates to the PES Congress (see Annex 1). Proxy voting is not permitted. Article 11 In accordance with article 17.6 of the PES Statutes, a full member party may declare that it is not bound by a political decision taken by qualified majority, provided it expresses the intent before the vote is taken. Article 12 Rules concerning voting procedures: (1) Election of the PES President: by simple majority; (2) Confirmation of Presidency members: by simple majority; (3) Adoption of resolutions and recommendations to the parties, the Presidency and the parliamentary group: in accordance with articles 9 and 10 of the current rules of procedure;
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Delivering an opinion on the PES activity report for the preceding period and the future work programme submitted by the Presidency: by simple majority; (5) Delivering an opinion on the activity report submitted by the Parliamentary Group of the PES in the European Parliament: by simple majority; (6) Amendments and adoption of PES Statutes: by qualified majority on a proposal by the Presidency; (7) Decisions on the membership and status of parties and organisations as well as exclusion of members: by qualified majority on a proposal by the Presidency. Article 13 Amendments shall have priority over the text to which they relate and shall be put to the vote before the text. If two or more amendments have been tabled to the same part of a text, the amendment that departs furthest from the original text shall have priority and shall be put to the vote first. If it is adopted the other amendments shall fall. If it is rejected, the amendment next in priority shall be put to the vote and similarly for each of the remaining amendments. Article 14 In accordance with article 17.5 of the PES Statutes, votes are cast per member party and organisation. Member parties and organisations are free to cast their votes individually or collectively. The Congress bureau shall call for a show of hands. If the result is unclear the Chair shall make a roll call per party. The vote for the PES President shall be cast by secret ballot. Voting will start at 10.15 and close at 11.30 on 29th September. Individual ballot papers will be distributed to the Heads of voting delegations, or their representatives, who will organise the vote inside their delegations and cast the vote on behalf of their full delegation. Article 15 The Congress bureau shall declare a vote open and closed. Once the vote has been declared open, no one except the Congress bureau shall be allowed to speak until the vote is closed. The Congress bureau shall decide whether the result of the vote is valid. Procedural Motions Article 16 Any delegate may be allowed to speak to draw the attention of the Congress bureau to any failure to respect the Congress Rules of Procedure (Point of order). The delegate shall first specify to which rule s/he is referring. A request to raise a point of order shall take precedence over all other requests to speak. Speaking time shall be one minute. The Congress bureau shall take an immediate decision on a point of order, in accordance with the Rules of Procedure, and shall announce that decision once a point of order has been raised. Congress decisions Article 17 In accordance with article 21 of the PES Statutes, the decisions and the documents adopted by the Congress shall be communicated to members of the PES and shall be published on the PES Website.
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Delegates with voting rights to the 9th PES Congress 2012 (as adopted by the PES Presidency on 9 th February 2012, on the basis of art. 19.1 and Annex 3 of the PES Statutes)
Delegates with voting rights Number re size of country
Number re electoral weight
Theortical number for Congress
Presidency
Total
Austria
Country
SPÖ
Party/Organisation
5
3
8
1
9
Belgium
PS
3
2
5
1
6
SPa
3
1
4
1
5
Bulgaria
BSP
5
2
7
1
8
Croatia
SDP
4
3
7
1
8
Cyprus
EDEK
2
1
3
1
4
Czech Republic
CSSD
6
4
10
1
11
Denmark
SD
4
2
6
1
7
Estonia
SDE
2
1
3
1
4
Finland
SDP
4
1
5
1
6
France
PS
15
7
22
1
23
Germany
SPD
15
12
27
1
28
Greece
PASOK
6
4
10
1
11
Hungary
MSzP
5
2
7
1
8
MSzDP
1
0
1
1
2
Ireland
Labour
4
2
6
1
7
FROZEN VOTES Italy
DS
13
6
19
1
20
PSI
2
0
2
1
3
Latvia
LSDSP
2
0
2
1
3
Lithuania
LSDP
4
2
6
1
7
Luxembourg
LSAP
2
1
3
1
4
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Annex 2 - Delegates without voting rights to the 9th PES Congress 2012
Delegates with voting rights to the 9th PES Congress 2012 (suite)
(as adopted by the PES Presidency on 9 th February 2012, on the basis of art. 19.2 and 19.5 of the Statutes)
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(as adopted by the PES Presidency on 9 February 2012, on the basis of art. 19.1 and Annex 3 of the PES Statutes)
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Party/Organisation
Number re size of country
Number re electoral weight
Theortical number for Congress
Presidency
Status
Total
Country
Party/organisation
Congress delegates
Malta
MLP
2
2
4
1
5
Full member org
S & D Group in the EP
150
Netherlands
PvdA
7
2
9
1
10
Full member org
PES Group in the CoR
108
Norway
DNA
4
2
6
1
7
Full member org
PES Women
10
Poland
SLD
13
3
16
1
17
Full member org
ECOSY
45
UP
1
1
2
1
3
Full member org
FEPS
5
Portugal
PS
6
4
10
1
11
Associate party
Albania
PS
5
Romania
PSD
7
6
13
1
14
Associate party
Bosnia & Herzegovina
SDP
5
8
Associate party
Bulgaria
pBS
5
Slovakia
SMER
Slovenia
SD
2
Spain
PSOE
14
Sweden
SAP
5
United Kingdom
Labour
14
Northern Ireland
1
3
7
1
1
3
1
4
Associate party
Iceland
SDA
5
12
26
1
27
Associate party
FYR Macedonia
SDPM
5
3
8
1
9
Associate party
Montenegro
DPS
5
7
21
1
22
Associate party
Montenegro
SDP
5
Associate party
Serbia
DS
5
Associate party
Switzerland
PS
5
Associate party
Turkey
CHP
5
Associate party
Turkey
BDP
5
1
1
2
Socialist Group EP
27
1
28
PES Group in the CoR
2
1
3
ECOSY
2
1
3
PES Women
2
1
3
FEPS
2
1
3
PES President
1
1
PES SG
1
1
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345
Total
SDLP
4
183
0
99
N.B. The number of delegates includes the Members of the Presidency
317
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Associate org
SI
5
Associate org
Socialist Group in OSCE
5
Associate org
Socialist Group in CoE
5
Observer party
Andorra
PSD
2
Observer party
Cyprus
CTP
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Annex 2 - Delegates without voting rights to the 9th PES Congress 2012 (suite) (as adopted by the PES Presidency on 9 th February 2012, on the basis of art. 19.2 and 19.5 of the Statutes)
Delegates without voting rights Status
Country
Party/organisation
Congress delegates
Observer party
Israel
Labour Party
2
Observer party
Israel
Yachad
2
Observer party
Moldovia
PDM
2
Observer party
San Marino
PSD
2
Observer org
EFDS
2
Observer org
ESO
2
Observer org
IFM-SEI
2
Observer org
ISDUE
2
Observer org
IUSY
2
Observer org
SAMAK
2
Observer org
Rainbow Rose
2
Observer org
SI Women
2
Observer org
USLRRE
2 Total
The Global progressive Forum (GPF) is a global platform for world progressive forces, including politicians, academics, NGOs and Trade Union Leaders, who meet and propose their vision of a new world, based on solidarity, tackling global imbalances and contributions to the attainment of the Millennium Development Goal and the eradication of poverty. More recently, the Global Progressive Forum has campaigned, together with civil society organizations, on global economic governance, financial market regulation and the establishment of a financial transaction tax to fund global public goods. The Global Progressive Forum has also actively engaged in supporting Democratic transitions in the Arab World. Next Year, the Global Progressive Forum will hold its 4th world conference in Brazil and will take part in the World Social Forum, to shape a new global political agenda.
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Ex-officio delegates without voting rights
26
President EP
1
PES Commissionners
6
President of EU Council
0
President or VP CoR
1
President Parliamentary Assembly CoE
0
www.globalprogressiveforum.org
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The Group of the Party of European Socialists (PES) in the Committee of the Regions brings together socialist, social democrat, labour and progressive locally and regionally elected politicians from across the European Union. Presidents of regions, mayors, regional and local councillors join forces in this European institution, set up by the Maastricht Treaty, in order to give a voice to the European territories, which are directly responsible for the implementation of around 70% of the EU legislation. PES Group members play a crucial role in deďŹ ning the political priorities and taking forward a progressive European vision, anchored in social and territorial cohesion. The PES Group is the second largest political group of the CoR with currently 116 full members and an equal number of alternate ones. It is led by Karl-Heinz Lambertz, Minister-President of the German-speaking Community of Belgium, who was elected President of the Group in June 2011. The PES Group works in close cooperation with its sister Group in the European Parliament and, as a full PES member organisation, it actively contributes to the PES political agenda by raising awareness about the local and regional dimension of PES initiatives and priorities. The most recent example of this is the Group’s contribution to the elaboration of the PES Fundamental Programme through an extensive bottom-up consultation of its members. www.cor.europa.eu
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Stand organisers
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SOLIDAR is a European network of 59 civil society organisations working to advance social justice in Europe and worldwide, with strong social democratic roots. SOLIDAR voices the concerns of its member organisations to the EU and international institutions across the policy sectors social affairs, international cooperation and education. The network is brought together by its shared values of solidarity, democracy, equality and participation and works in cooperation with progressive civil society, social democratic and socialist parties and the trade union movement. Highlights of SOLIDAR’s work this year: Based on input from civil society organisations and trade union representatives from North Africa, recommendations were put forward to European decision makers on how to create more social justice in North Africa in the wake of the Arab Spring. Promoting development cooperation in which decent work and social protection are promoted as tangible and successful tools to break the cycle of poverty, achieve the MDGs and sustainable development. Raising awareness on a human rights based and people first approach to migration and development. www.solidar.org
Union of European Federalists Union des Fédéralistes Européens Union der Europäischen Föderalisten
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Phrase Book
FRENCH
DUTCH
1
Un
Eén
2
Deux
Twee
ENGLISH
FRENCH
DUTCH
3
Trois
Twee
I don’t speak French / Dutch
Je ne parle pas Français / Néerlandais
Ik spreek geen Frans / Nederlands
4
Quatre
Vier
5
Cinq
Vijf
6
Six
Zes
7
Sept
Zeven
8
Huit
Acht
9
Neuf
Negen
Dank u
10
Dix
Tien
100
Cent
Honderd
I don’t understand
Je ne comprends pas
Ik versta het niet
Do you speak English?
Parlez-vous anglais ?
Spreekt u Engels?
Yes / No
Oui / Non
Ja / Neen
Hello
Bonjour
Hallo
Goodbye
Au revoir
Dag
Thank you
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ENGLISH
Merci
Please
S’il vous plaît
Alstublieft
Excuse me
Pardon
Excuseer
What is your name?
Quel est votre nom ?
Wat is uw naam?
I’m a PES activist
Je suis militant/e du PSE
Ik ben een militant van de PES
I’m participating in PES Convention
Je participe à la Convention du PSE
Ik neem deel aan de Conventie van de PES
Could you show me the way to the Square?
Pouvez-vous m’indiquer le chemin du Square?
Kunt u mij de weg wijzen naar de Square?
I am lost. Can you help me, please?
Je suis perdu/e. Pouvezvous m’aider s’il vous plaît ?
Ik ben verloren gelopen. Kunt u mij helpen alstublieft?
How much does this cost?
Combien ça coûte?
Hoeveel kost dit?
Practical Info CONGRESS VENUE SQUARE Brussels Glass Entrance Monts des Arts 1000 Bruxelles Metro station: Gare centrale
PES INFO STAND Please, feel free to ask all your questions to PES staff at the PES info stand. Don’t forget to check www.pes.eu for all info regarding the Congress.
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(no area code) 100 or 112 – General Emergency Number / Fire / Medical Emergency (Ambulance/First Aid) 101 – Police
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TRANSPORT
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Airport-Hotel-Airport No pick-up will be provided at the airport or train station. Taxis are readily available at both locations. From the airport, you can take bus 12 or the train to Gare centrale. Taxi company Taxis Verts T. +32/2 349 49 49
Taxis Bleus T. +32/2 268 00 00
RESTAURANTS Here is a small selection of restaurants located in the centre of Brussels MIM restaurant (Musée des Instruments de Musique) Rue Montagne de la Cour 2 1000 Bruxelles T. +32/2 502 95 08 Kwint Mont des Arts 1 1000 Bruxelles T. +32/2 505 95 95 Taverne du Passage Galerie de la Reine 30 1000 Bruxelles T. +32/2 512 37 31 Le Vaudeville Galerie de la Reine 11 1000 Bruxelles T. +32/2 511 23 45 La Maison Des Crêpes Rue du Midi 13 1000 Bruxelles T. + 0477/30.13.88
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Glass Entrance
Terrace Entrance
LEVEL -1
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Coudenberg Entrance
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LEVEL 0 Plenary Room
Registration Hall
Bookshop PES Stand Photo Exhibition Bar Stands
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Magritte Foyer
Glass Entrance
Press + Internet Corner Delvaux Foyer
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www.pes.eu
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